Paris Fashion Week has kicked off in, err, Paris today and with it come autumn/winter 2012’s weirdest and wackiest trends.

In a matter of months we can expect to see Brad Pitt in thigh highs, Ryan Gosling in a leather skull cap and Benedict Cumberbatch in shoulder pads and a skirt.

*Hubba hubba hrnk hrnk*

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Thom Browne’s AW12 show opted for maximum impact (read coverage) when the designer sent a whole lorra Lurch-inspired threads down his catwalk earlier this morning.

Even Cameron Diaz, Diane Kruger and Olivia Palermo have been on hand to steer the menfolk in the right direction. (NB Olivia’s BF Johannes Hueble gives us the serious wobbles).

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In turn 3.1 Philip Lim’s collection was reminiscent of a leathery Robin Hood with loose tops cinched in with skinny knotted belts and even quilted leather thigh high boots.

We cannot wait to see Orlando Bloom in that. Swoon.

If you or your man fancy staying streaks ahead of Brad Pitt and co. - and want to earn some serious style smuggery points in the process - then hot foot it to H&M for casual tees, Urban Outfitters for bargain skinny vintage belts and, err, your nearest Rugby Club for a skull cap, or three.

That way you’re definitely guaranteed to get to trends first. Just bear in mind that the chances are Brad Pitt et al. will probably stop at the belt…

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